Denton police closed the westbound lane of University Drive for several hours during their investigation.
A pedestrian and their dog both died after being hit by a car in Denton on Christmas night.
It happened on East University Drive at Ruddell Street around 7 p.m.
Denton police said three drivers remained on the scene and none were intoxicated.
A 63-year-old man died at the hospital, his dog died at the scene according to Denton police.
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Police said the man was not in a crosswalk or on a sidewalk when he and his dog were hit.
Denton police closed the westbound lane of University Drive for several hours as officers investigated.
